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Francisco Guzman is a freelance journalist from Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia with a minor in Political Science. His work has been published at CNN.com and in news outlets around the U.S.
Empires rise and empires fall — it's a seemingly unavoidable fact of life on Earth. But these superpowers reigned longer than any others. What can we learn from their missteps and achievements?
Carrying "high" means she's having a girl; "low" means a boy, says the old superstition. But is there any truth to it?
You've found ants in your home and want to get rid of them as quickly as possible. There are lots of ways to do this, most of them natural.
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Getting shot is not something anybody hopes will happen, but if it does, where is the best place to take a bullet? Find out what the experts think.
When you know how to connect Bluetooth to your Dell laptop you'll get the most out of your electronics. So, how do you do it?
If you learn how to connect a webcam to your computer you'll be able to see family and friends in real time via your computer screen. Learn about how to connect a webcam to a computer in this article.
You see it every time smoke billows from your car's exhaust pipe. There's no denying that vehicles are major contributors to air pollution. But how much are they responsible for?
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The perfect email deserves the perfect ending. But what is the right way to close an email? Well, that depends on who will be reading it.
You've probably seen the calls from your buds "Scam Likely" or "Fraud Alert." So, what's the giveaway to your carrier that these callers are not legit?
Ransomware and its effects are costing businesses and individuals more than $20 billion a year and the threat is not subsiding as malware agents continue to thrive. So how do you protect yourself and your business?
LED light bulbs have taken over the market. But what are their pros and cons?
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In this age of electronic communication, the art of letter writing has all but been lost, but the knowledge necessary to address an envelope is something we all should certainly possess.
If we took all the U.S. dollars, British pounds, Turkish dinars and every other currency out there and added them up, how much would it come to? Is anyone keeping track? And how hard would it be to figure out?
You may have never cleaned out your dryer vent before but there are many reasons why you should. Plus, it's pretty easy to do. We'll show you how.
More than 20 million mattresses fill up American landfills each year. Don't add even one more to the pile. Instead, find a more creative way to dispose of your old mattress.
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AAPI Month commemorates two important dates in Asian American history, but it wouldn't have become a reality without the efforts of one determined woman with some Congressional backing.
Posting an ad on Craigslist can help you sell a car or place your house on the market. Learn about how to post an ad on Craigslist in this article.
Would Norma Jeane Mortensen have been as popular as Marilyn Monroe was? Or Robyn Fenty as Rihanna? It's impossible to know, but these 50 celebs found fame under assumed names.
Humans aren't the only animals that can count, use logic, make tools or form lasting bonds with others. Meet 10 of the smartest creatures in the animal kingdom.
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Chinese New Year is made up of a rich fabric of symbols, traditions and superstitions designed to influence the future. With a cultural heritage that spans more than 5,000 years, it's a 15-day celebration filled food that may shape your future.
Vampire bats do it and so should we: socially distance when ill, that is. That's what a new study found.
Yes, this terrifying worm was named after the infamous Bobbitt case. And with good reason.
If you buy anything via a loan, like a house or car, the bank puts a lien on that property until it is paid off. But liens can also be placed on your property by other folks and without your consent, depending on circumstances.
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If your air conditioner is causing your energy bills to rise, you might want to consider an alternative — a swamp cooler. That's if you live in a dry environment like the southwestern U.S. So, how do swamp coolers help you beat the heat?